Dr. Manpreet SinghConsultant Urologist, Andrologist, Urooncologist, Robotic and Renal Transplant SurgeonPlan a consultation
THE PATIENT GUIDE

Understand more.
Feel more prepared.

Simple explanations and practical preparation for a more informed conversation about your care.

THE URINARY SYSTEMFilter · 1 of 4
How urine moves through the bodyTwo coral kidneys connect through blue ureters to a violet bladder. A green urethra carries urine out. Gold dots represent urine. Highlighted step: Kidneys. Simplified, not to scale.KidneysUretersBladderUrethra
Gold dots = urine directionNot to scale
SEE HOW YOUR BODY WORKS

One journey.
Four simple steps.

Follow urine from the kidneys to the outside of the body. Watch the sequence or choose a step.

Filter

Your kidneys make urine.

They filter your blood, removing waste and extra water. This becomes urine.

Think: the body’s filters.
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Source: NIDDK
COMMON CONCERNS, EXPLAINED VISUALLY

See what changes.
Understand why it matters.

Two short guides to help you follow the conversation with your urologist. Choose a topic, then explore each step.

KIDNEY STONESStep 1 of 3
Kidney stone: Usual flowUrine leaves the kidney through the ureter, the narrow tube leading to the bladder. Coral indicates the kidney, blue the ureter and gold dots the urine direction. Simplified diagram, not to scale.KidneyUreterTowards the bladder
Gold dots = urine directionSimplified view
A stone and the flow of urine

Urine has a route to follow.

Urine leaves the kidney through the ureter, the narrow tube leading to the bladder.

The gold dots show the direction of urine.
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Explore this area of care Source: NIDDK

Illustrations explain general mechanisms, not an individual diagnosis. Anatomy, symptoms and treatment needs vary.

PROCEDURES IN MOTION

A clearer picture.
One step at a time.

Choose a procedure and explore its illustrated stages. You control the pace.

Stone care · A visual guide

URSLUreteroscopic lithotripsy

A small telescope reaches a stone in the ureter. The stone is broken into smaller pieces for removal.

URSL / EXPLAINEDExplore at your pace
Through the urinary passage
URSL: Follow the natural passage.Simplified educational illustration, not to scale. Coral marks kidney or prostate tissue, violet the bladder, blue the ureter and mint the urethra. Labels and the accompanying explanation describe each stage.MAGNIFIED VIEWLocate the stoneKidneyUreterBladderUrethra
01ReachStone in the ureterSimplified anatomy
Not to scale
STEP 01 / 04

Follow the natural passage.

Under anaesthesia, a thin telescope passes through the urethra and bladder into the ureter, the tube linking kidney and bladder.

The blue tube is the ureter. The silver line shows the telescope’s route.

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You control the pace. Pause or choose any step.

General education to support your consultation. Your surgeon will explain suitability, alternatives and individual risks.

AFTER THE PROCEDURE

Recovery is personal.

Burning, blood in urine and stent discomfort can occur. Follow the discharge plan and agreed follow-up.

Risks to discuss. Discuss infection, ureter injury or narrowing, residual stones and possible repeat treatment.

Read the four-step explanationText version

  1. Follow the natural passage.

    Under anaesthesia, a thin telescope passes through the urethra and bladder into the ureter, the tube linking kidney and bladder.

  2. Make the stone smaller.

    A laser or another stone-breaking instrument divides the stone. The close-up illustrates laser treatment.

  3. Collect the fragments.

    A small basket can retrieve pieces. Some fine fragments may pass in urine; further treatment is sometimes needed.

  4. Support drainage and healing.

    A temporary ureteric stent may support drainage. If one is used, confirm when and how it will be removed.

Patient information sourcesNHS: ureteroscopyNHS: stone treatmentOpen the URSL guide

After a procedure, fever, severe pain, inability to pass urine or heavy bleeding needs urgent medical assessment. Follow your hospital’s discharge instructions.

BEFORE YOU VISIT

A little preparation
goes a long way.

Keep these essentials together for your consultation.

Your medical records

Bring scans, reports, previous prescriptions and discharge summaries, including original imaging where available.

Your medicines

Make a list of current medicines, supplements and allergies. Do not stop prescribed treatment without medical advice.

Your questions

Write down the symptoms you have noticed, when they began, and what you would like to understand about your options.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Let’s make things
a little clearer.

General guidance to help you prepare. Your own treatment plan will depend on a clinical assessment.

Some symptoms should not wait.

Inability to pass urine, severe pain, or fever with urinary symptoms needs urgent medical assessment. Attend the nearest emergency department when urgent care is needed.

FINDING THE RIGHT SPECIALIST

What should you ask before choosing a urologist?

Explore qualifications, areas of care and practical questions to help you plan a consultation in Hyderabad.

Read the guide to choosing a urologist
FURTHER READING

Patient resources from the US National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).

Kidney stones Prostate problems Urinary retention
LET’S TAKE THE NEXT STEP

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a thoughtful conversation.

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